Time passed unknowingly, and three days went by.
During this period, You Mengchu was busy revising manuscripts and handling various teaching duties. A dignified Titled Douluo was so busy that her feet barely touched the ground; it was truly a bit pitiful.
Shen Hanyu could only sigh softly at this. Shui Ningbing was most skilled at infinite exploitation tactics. Now that You Mengchu had fallen into her hands, it would probably be very difficult for her to escape those clutches in the future.
However, seeing how You Mengchu seemed to enjoy it, Shen Hanyu could only sigh with emotion: what a diligent and eager-to-learn girl…
During this time, while Shen Hanyu was out shopping one day, he ran into two old acquaintances again, Xu Yan and Xu Shuishui, the two renowned beautiful teachers of Heavenly Water Academy.
Meeting under such circumstances surprised both women as well, since Shen Hanyu rarely went out, and when he did, it was usually for long trips. After a brief chat, they invited him to sit and talk in a nearby teahouse.
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Inside the private room.
Shen Hanyu sat on one side, while Xu Yan and Xu Shuishui sat on the other.
After the server brought pastries and tea and quickly withdrew, only the three of them remained, looking at each other.
Sipping the fragrant tea, Shen Hanyu asked curiously:
"Judging by your expressions, it seems you two have something to attend to. What is it? Did Auntie Shui assign you heavy tasks again?"
Xu Yan rubbed her brow and said:
"Something happened on my family's side. Shuishui was worried and insisted on coming with me, but as you know, the situation in the Star Luo Empire isn't much better than in the Heaven Dou Empire."
"Especially within the Star Crown Sect, the power struggles have become even more intense. My mother is an elder ranked rather low in the Star Crown Sect, while my father is just an ordinary external surname soul master. Right now, a major reshuffle is happening inside the Star Crown Sect, and the instigators are Shuishui's father and the current sect master of the Star Crown Sect…"
Xu Shuishui's eyes carried a trace of hatred as she said:
"He is not worthy of being my father. To my mother and me, he deserves to die."
Shen Hanyu set down his teacup, somewhat surprised, and said:
"You come from the Star Crown Sect? How come I've never heard anyone mention it."
Xu Yan sighed and said:
"There's nothing worth saying. The Star Luo Empire's imperial family has always been ruthless, and the Star Crown Sect's sect masters have grown worse with each generation. Many descendants like me who didn't awaken the Star Crown martial soul were either expelled from the sect or left voluntarily…"
"Moreover, in today's world, how many people even know about these hidden sects? And even if they did, what could they do…"
Xu Shuishui also sighed softly and gently held Xu Yan's hand. The two shared a wordless look.
Shen Hanyu roughly understood what the two meant and said somewhat helplessly:
"Tell me about the current basic situation of the Star Crown Sect."
Xu Yan's eyes lit up, and she quickly explained:
"Before Shuishui and I left, the sect master of the Star Crown Sect was a Rank 93 Titled Douluo with the title Star Crown. Next was Shuishui's scum of a father. Although he comes from the imperial family, his martial soul mutated into an ice-attribute tiger soul beast. Its quality is roughly on par with the Nether Spirit Cat, but his talent is quite good; he's already a Rank 87 Soul Douluo. The rest are a temporary alliance of several elders and deacons of the Star Crown Sect…"
"There are roughly three Soul Douluo and several Soul Saints. Among the Soul Douluo, two have the Star Crown martial soul, while we don't know much about the others."
"And my mother is one of those two Soul Douluo."
Shen Hanyu nodded and said:
"The strength isn't particularly strong, but compared to ordinary sects, the Star Crown Sect is already extremely impressive."
Xu Yan nodded, then continued:
"It's precisely because the Star Crown Sect is so powerful that it has such deep ties with the White Tiger imperial family. So if the Star Crown Sect makes any moves, the imperial family absolutely will not stand by and do nothing."
Shen Hanyu finished the last sip of tea in his cup and said softly:
"I have no interest in traveling thousands of miles with you to the Star Luo Empire…"
Xu Yan and Xu Shuishui were stunned, then gave bitter smiles and nodded.
"But, well, I'm too lazy to go myself. However, I can find someone else to help you."
Xu Yan and Xu Shuishui's eyes lit up again as they looked at Shen Hanyu expectantly.
Shen Hanyu propped his chin on one hand, thought for a moment, and said:
"Wait for me at the city gate later. The helper I'm finding for you is a Rank 97 Super Douluo. He has a pretty good personality and is easy to get along with. Once you arrive, if there's any trouble, just ask him for help. Remember to go and come back quickly. I think Auntie Shui only gave you ten days to half a month at most…"
Xu Yan and Xu Shuishui nodded in shock, confirming that what Shen Hanyu said matched their situation.
Shen Hanyu nodded understandingly, then stood up and said:
"Then go prepare. I'll go notify him first."
With a wave of his hand, he walked straight out the door. By the time Xu Yan and Xu Shuishui chased after him, Shen Hanyu had already vanished without a trace.
Xu Yan and Xu Shuishui exchanged a glance. Xu Shuishui asked somewhat worriedly:
"Sister Yan, what do we do now?"
Xu Yan sighed and said:
"Shen Hanyu wouldn't bother to deceive us. Let's go wait outside the city. After all, the dean can't get away right now, and just the two of us wouldn't be able to help much, even going back might end up causing more trouble…"
Xu Shuishui nodded, and the two quickly headed toward the city gate.
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On the other side, Shen Hanyu found Xiao Bai, who was in a certain courtyard gnawing heartily on a roast chicken.
The moment Xiao Bai saw Shen Hanyu, he grinned foolishly and was about to speak when Shen Hanyu quickly interrupted:
"Hey, Xiao Bai, there's something I need your help with."
Xiao Bai nodded without hesitation and said with a smile:
"Go ahead. I've been bored to death lately, nothing to do but eat and sleep."
Shen Hanyu thought for a moment and said:
"Later, go to the city gate and find two women wearing Heavenly Water Academy teacher uniforms. Then follow them to the Star Luo Empire and help them resolve some trouble. The Titled Douluo in Star Luo aren't particularly strong in general, but still be careful. Once the problem is solved, come back quickly."
Xiao Bai scratched his head, then repeated:
"So basically, you want me to go to that Star Luo Empire place and help kill some people, right?"
Shen Hanyu smiled in satisfaction and said:
"Understood perfectly."
Xiao Bai also showed a silly grin, said goodbye to Shen Hanyu, picked up the unfinished roast chicken, and strode toward the city gate.
Shen Hanyu watched Xiao Bai's figure disappear into the crowd, then headed toward Heavenly Water Academy.
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At Heavenly Water Academy.
In the dean's office, three richly dressed middle-aged men sat respectfully in front of the desk, listening to Shui Ningbing speak.
After a long while, Shui Ningbing moistened her somewhat dry lips and said seriously:
"You all heard everything clearly?"
The three middle-aged men nodded repeatedly. The leader said respectfully:
"Your Excellency, rest assured. As long as you give the order, all the high-traffic venues under our names, such as fighting soul arenas, can be placed at Heavenly Water Academy's service at any time. Forget one book, even if it were ten thousand copies, we could spread them across the entire Heaven Dou Empire in a single day."
Shui Ningbing nodded in satisfaction and said with a light smile:
"Then I'll have to trouble the three of you. This dean and Heavenly Water Academy will not forget your help and contributions. Now, the three of you may go back and rest well…"
The three respectfully withdrew, thoughtfully closing the door behind them.
Once they were gone, Shen Hanyu's figure appeared out of thin air on the sofa. He smiled lightly and said:
"It looks like everything is just about ready."
Shui Ningbing had long grown accustomed to Shen Hanyu's sudden appearances and disappearances. She casually opened a document and said:
"The three just now are major merchants who rank highly not only in the far north but across the entire northern region. Their connections are so intricate that you can't even imagine. If they go all out, they can basically cover half the area of the Heaven Dou Empire. The content you all produced is already perverse enough, I can only do my best to fan the flames for you…"
Shen Hanyu nodded, not surprised in the least.
In the era of Douluo I, the status of a Titled Douluo was incomparably high, something later eras could not compare to. Forget merchants, even the richest man would have to bow and scrape.
The saying "A Titled Douluo must not be disrespected" truly held weight in this era.
"Sigh, the continent had just calmed down for a bit, and now it's about to boil over again. A lot of people are going to lose their composure."
Shen Hanyu sighed with emotion, then continued:
"Also, Auntie Shui, I sent Xiao Bai to help Xu Yan and the others deal with their trouble. For the next period of time, Snow Empress and I will keep an eye on every sign of disturbance in the city. You don't need to worry about the academy's safety."
Shui Ningbing rubbed her brow, set down the document, and said somewhat helplessly:
"How could I possibly not know about those two's affairs? I was originally planning to go with them myself, but I didn't expect them to find you first. Still, I really can't get involved in Star Luo Empire matters. With Xiao Bai there, I can rest easy. When those two come back later, I'll definitely give them a good scolding…"
Shen Hanyu smiled and waved his hand, saying:
"I was originally planning to buy some sweet cakes for Snow Empress, but I happened to run into them and chatted briefly."
Shui Ningbing nodded and said with some emotion:
"I never expected someone like you would have this side too. But the peach blossoms you've attracted aren't limited to just Snow Empress…"
Shen Hanyu raised an eyebrow, thought for a moment, and said:
"Let fate decide. You all can see clearly what kind of person I am—let alone Snow Empress…"
Shui Ningbing smiled as she looked at Shen Hanyu and said:
"My two little nieces both feel differently toward you, you know. Auntie has been through it all and understands one truth: if, in your youth, you meet someone too dazzling, someone who leaves an indelible mark of vibrant color in your life, then for the rest of your days, you are destined to live in the regret of your youth. To love but not obtain is one of life's tragedies. Many people refuse to admit it, but the fact remains…"
Shen Hanyu nodded lightly with a smile and said:
"The reasoning is sound. But seeing how deeply Auntie Shui has reflected on it, could it be that you have some unattainable white moonlight of your own?"
Shui Ningbing rolled her eyes, then smiled lightly and said:
"White moonlight? That's actually a nice term, pure and bright like the moon in the sky, forever hanging high in my heart…"
"But Auntie has no such white moonlight. My life has been plain and ordinary. I once thought I met a good match, yet in the end, it returned to the beginning. But now I have two adorable little nieces, a career I love, and even more than a hundred years of lifespan. I no longer ask for anything else…"
Shen Hanyu nodded, then said:
"Auntie Shui, after this period passes, I plan to let Bing'er and the others go out and travel the continent. What do you think?"
Shui Ningbing pondered for a moment, then said:
"It's fine. It would be good to temper their minds. But someone needs to accompany them…"
Shen Hanyu shrugged and said:
"Snow Empress and I will go. We can watch over them secretly while also taking the chance to travel together."
Shui Ningbing gave Shen Hanyu a sideways glance, somewhat speechlessly saying:
"That's enough. How are you two showing off your affection even onto this old woman…"
Shen Hanyu laughed nonchalantly and said:
"Then I'll head back first. Once everything is ready, remember to let me know."
Shui Ningbing picked up the document again, nodded, and casually pointed one finger toward the door, her meaning clear.
Shen Hanyu smiled as he stood up, walked out of the dean's office, closed the door, and in the next instant, his figure vanished. When he reappeared, he was already on the bustling street, yet no one noticed…
…
Upon returning to the small courtyard, Shen Hanyu immediately noticed Snow Empress curled up reading a book on the recliner he often used.
Today, Snow Empress wasn't wearing her usual white dress but had changed into a white robe made from ice silkworm silk. Not only did it keep warm in winter and cool in summer, but its touch was also exceptionally smooth and silky.
Noticing Shen Hanyu's return, Snow Empress frowned slightly and asked:
"Why so long?"
Shen Hanyu fed Snow Empress a piece of sweet cake, sat down beside her, and said with a smile:
"I ran into something on the way, sent Xiao Bai to help handle it, and also stopped by Auntie Shui's to check on the situation, so it took a bit longer."
Snow Empress nodded, then continued reading her book.
…
The plain yet fulfilling days passed quickly.
In the blink of an eye, three more days went by.
Early that morning, the continent, which had been as calm as a deep pool, suddenly erupted without warning into raging waves.
Countless forces were shaken. The clouds above the continent grew thicker and heavier. A stifling atmosphere swept across the entire continent in an instant.
An utterly ordinary book, carrying countless brand-new concepts filled with madness for this era, swept across the whole continent like a storm. Numerous scholars long immersed in martial soul and soul beast research found it impossible to accept for a time. Countless voices of argument and astonishment echoed across countless regions of the continent.
This "perfectly ordinary" book was also delivered overnight into the hands of the leaders of the continent's top powers.
In a single night, countless shocking and unbelievable new concepts were thrust onto the stage. The various prevailing ideologies on the continent suffered heavy blows. Things long etched into people's minds were given brand-new definitions, each one enough to shock the world.
The name "Huang Yu Douluo" was truly brought onto the stage of Douluo Continent for the first time, and with it, the entire continent plunged into endless debate and madness…
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